Stay in Style at these Design-Forward Hotels

Nobu Hotel Barcelona combines Nobu’s signature Japanese style with contemporary urban design, offering a calm respite in the bustling metropolis. At the newly opened hotel, modern clean lines, organic materials and touches of Asian décor create a minimalist haven, and perfectly contrast with the floor-to-ceiling window views in every room.

A nature-inspired escape focused on wellness, 1 Hotel South Beach deviates from Miami’s party scene properties. Reclaimed woods and living plants throughout this hotel create a garden aesthetic, bringing the outdoors in. Guests here sleep on organic cotton, surrounded by driftwood walls and glass terrariums inspired by the hotel’s oceanfront location.

Once Georgian townhouses, Flemings Mayfair is a fusion of modern luxury and old-world glamour. This refurbished boutique hotel offers plush interiors including rooms dressed in rich textiles and sycamore cabinetry. Kick back in the 1930s-style cocktail bar, accented with velvet and polished rose gold, or the elegant Drawing Room, a nod to the hotel’s 18^th-century origins.

A Leed Certified Gold property filled with locally made art and fixtures, Harmon Guest House is a model for sustainable design. This modern yet rustic retreat greets you with a sunlit lobby, salvaged finishing and lots of outdoor space. At every turn, you’ll find the hotel’s commissioned works—from the sculptures in the lobby to the pillows in your room.

A 15^th-century palace turned luxury hotel, Palazzo Scanderbeg marries old and new. Each apartment-style suite at this aristocratic residence is unique, but all feature Italian-made furnishings paired with Renaissance architecture, such as vaulted ceilings. Look down to see beautiful wood flooring—they’re either original or were salvaged from the canals of Venice.

Modern and vintage all at once, Hotel Sanders’ warm interiors are reminiscent of a past decade. Bespoke furniture, fireplaces and carefully arranged bookshelves invite you to settle in. Travelers of every type can find a home here, where accommodations range from single rooms modeled after luxury train cabins to a full-size apartment befitting long-term guests.

The Langham, Hong Kong embodies European elegance in the Asian city. No detail, from the silk drapes to the crystal glassware, is overlooked at this hotel that may just be the most fashionable address in Hong Kong. Upgrade your stay to enjoy the Langham Club lounge, a stylish reprieve featuring artisanal furniture, curated art and fashion-inspired detailing.

Bisha Hotel & Residences’ contemporary and artful design reflects the entertainment district in which it resides. It boasts an entire floor designed by Lenny Kravitz, where playful rooms are elevated with metallic, stone and wood detailing. Entertain at the beachy rooftop, Kōst, or the first Akira Back in Canada, set in a moody carbon black and gold dining room.